The concluding article of our special collection, 'Evidence informed action in promoting disability inclusion in Africa' has been released! Discover ‘Experiences of students with disabilities in technical vocational education and training colleges’ by Precious Muzite and Velisiwe Gasa for the final perspectives on the study employed innovative methodologies, such as picture stories, to co-create knowledge with students living with disabilities. Read it now: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa. Thank you for following our special collection. If you’re interested in launching your own, contact special-issues@aosis.co.za

We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 13 of African Journal of Disability. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence!  Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.

We are pleased to announce that AOSIS now publishes the open-access journal, Journal of Interdisciplinary Ethical Research.

The journal invites submissions for our inaugural issue. The journal provides a global platform for research on ethical issues across various academic fields, promoting collaboration among disciplines to explore new knowledge and offer solutions to ethical challenges.

Submit your latest research to ethicalresearchjournal.org for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly African Journal of Disability.

Title: Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism amidst Climate Change

This special collection on Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism and Climate Change: An African perspicuity, therefore, aims to consolidate existing and drive new, interdisciplinary research. It will explore accessibility, accessible tourism, and climate change from a tourism context and related industries like hospitality, education (it is critical that we understand how educational institutions prepare students to be accessible enablers), events, transportation, and entertainment.

Timelines

• Submissions open: 01 October 2024
• Submissions deadline: 31 March 2025
• Estimated publication date: 31 August 2025

Read the full call.

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal African Journal of Disability.

The entanglement of, disability, spirituality and belonging are palpable. The relationship of these concepts to power highlights the interdependence of these concepts and their significance to inclusive practices and citizenship. Recognizing the interplay between these concepts can help foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the complex ways in which they interact to shape people's lives and experiences.

Title: Disability, spirituality and belonging

·        Submissions open: 19 September 2024

·        Deadline for submissions: 19 March 2025

·        Expected publication date: 30 June 2025

Read the full call.

We are looking forward to your participation in this special collection.

The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA) is an open-access journal owned by the Africa CDC, which, together with a publisher situated on African soil, aims to promote African scholarship by publishing and distributing a high-quality JPHIA that will contribute to the strengthening of the continent’s public health.

About the journal

The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent. The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health-related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.

Click here to listen to an in-depth interview with Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Editor-in-Chief of JPHIA. .

Aspiring, upcoming, and established authors are invited to partner with AOSIS  to find a prestigious home for their work in this message from Cecile de Villiers, CEO of AOSIS.  

Together, let’s unravel the key question: ‘Is your book proposal the right fit for us?’ To help you make an informed decision, let’s dive into the various imprints within AOSIS to find the best fit for you. 

Watch the videos about AOSIS book imprints:  

• AOSIS Books
• AVARSITY Books 
• ITUTA Books
• KROTOA Books 

Read the full article. 

If you believe your manuscript would be a good fit for any one of our four AOSIS book imprints, download the book proposal form from our website and submit your proposal to us. 

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on uploading your manuscript submission to the open-access Journal of Metabolic Health!

Here’s what we cover:

• Navigating the new submission portal
• Checking your manuscript against general guidelines
• Uploading your blinded manuscript
• Adding co-author details
• Inserting your abstract and keywords

And more.

Watch the video.

Read the journal focus and scope.

Don't let the submission process overwhelm you – our straightforward tutorial will help you complete everything in just a few minutes. If you encounter any difficulties, remember we're always here to assist. Send us an email, and we'll provide the support you need to successfully upload your manuscript.

Thank you for watching, and we look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal portfolio.

The open-access African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) focusses on original research studies, theoretical papers, test reviews and methods papers in the areas of psychometrics and psychological assessment.

Manuscript submissions that demonstrate a clear contribution to the field and which are relevant to the African context are invited.

Visit the AJOPA journal.